Where to Find the Pick Reuse Setting
To locate this option:
Open the Commissioner Console
Navigate to Pool Settings
Select Pick and Scoring Settings
Find Pick Reuse
Pick Reuse OFF (Recommended)
When Pick Reuse is turned OFF:
Each team can only be selected once during the entire tournament
Members must choose a different team every day
Previously used teams are no longer available
👉 This is the traditional Survivor format and is recommended for most contests.
Why Use This Setting?
Encourages long-term strategy
Prevents repeatedly selecting heavy favorites
Increases difficulty as the tournament progresses
Pick Reuse ON
When Pick Reuse is turned ON:
Members can select any team on any day
Previously used teams remain available
The same team can be picked multiple times
Why Use This Setting?
Simplifies decision-making
Allows repeated use of strong teams
Keeps more participants alive longer
How to Choose the Right Option
Choose OFF (recommended) if you want:
A traditional Survivor experience
Strategic planning across the tournament
Increasing difficulty over time
Choose ON if you want:
A more casual or beginner-friendly pool
Maximum flexibility for participants
Fewer eliminations due to limited options
Summary
The Pick Reuse setting determines whether teams can be selected more than once during the tournament. Turning reuse OFF creates the classic Survivor challenge, while turning it ON allows members to reuse teams and reduces strategic constraints.